Krookodile sprite

Krookodile Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions

Type: Ground / Dark · BST: 519 · Role: Physical Attacker

Krookodile is a Ground / Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Bug, Fairy. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Krookodile, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Venusaur, Mega Venusaur, Blastoise plus 5 more ranked below.

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With a 519 base stat total, Krookodile plays as a Physical Attacker. Its highest stat is Attack (117), and at base 92 Speed it sits faster than 65% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: a bulky Physical wall like Skarmory or Hippowdon can switch in safely.

What counters Krookodile in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.

Top counters vs Krookodile

  1. Venusaur (Grass / Poison)
  2. Mega Venusaur (Grass / Poison)
  3. Blastoise (Water)
  4. Mega Blastoise (Water)
  5. Beedrill (Bug / Poison)
  6. Mega Beedrill (Bug / Poison)
  7. Machamp (Fighting)
  8. Ariados (Bug / Poison)

How each counter beats Krookodile

  • Venusaur (Grass / Poison) underspeeds but can still trade Krookodile and hits it super-effectively with STAB Grass moves.
  • Mega Venusaur (Grass / Poison) underspeeds but can still trade Krookodile and hits it super-effectively with STAB Grass moves.
  • Blastoise (Water) underspeeds but can still trade Krookodile and hits it super-effectively with STAB Water moves.
  • Mega Blastoise (Water) underspeeds but can still trade Krookodile and hits it super-effectively with STAB Water moves.
  • Beedrill (Bug / Poison) underspeeds but can still trade Krookodile and hits it super-effectively with STAB Bug moves.

Krookodile weaknesses, resistances & immunities

Weaknesses

  • Water (×2)
  • Grass (×2)
  • Ice (×2)
  • Fighting (×2)
  • Bug (×2)
  • Fairy (×2)

Resistances

  • Poison (×0.5)
  • Rock (×0.5)
  • Ghost (×0.5)
  • Dark (×0.5)

Immunities

  • Electric
  • Psychic

Base stats

HP
95
Attack
117
Defense
80
Sp. Attack
65
Sp. Defense
70
Speed
92
Total
519

Best Tera Types for Krookodile

The best Tera Types for Krookodile cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:

  • Ground (own STAB — offensive boost)
  • Dark (own STAB — offensive boost)
  • Fire (defensive shift)
  • Water (defensive shift)

Abilities

  • Intimidate — [object Object]
  • Moxie — [object Object]
  • Anger Point (hidden) — [object Object]

Other Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

Want to explore similar picks? These Ground-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Krookodile:

Frequently asked questions about Krookodile

What counters Krookodile in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters for Krookodile are Venusaur, Mega Venusaur, Blastoise, Mega Blastoise, Beedrill. These Pokémon hit Krookodile super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.

What is Krookodile weak to?

Krookodile is a Ground / Dark-type Pokémon weak to Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Bug, Fairy. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.

What is the best Pokémon against Krookodile?

The single best pick against Krookodile in the Pokémon Champions roster is Venusaur, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.

How do you beat Krookodile in Pokémon Champions?

To beat Krookodile, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Ground / Dark) and carries super-effective coverage (Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Bug, Fairy). Avoid Pokémon that share Krookodile's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.

Is Krookodile good in Pokémon Champions?

Krookodile's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (519 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.

Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.